It takes careful attention to all details, large and small, to reach the highest levels of milk production. When our milking herd finally broke the 100 pounds of milk per day average, a lot of changes...
What can you learn while pushing up the feed? "Go push up the feed." Those were some of my least favorite words to hear as child growing up on a small dairy. I hated having to go push up the feed by hand,...
When we get out and see other places, we learn more about the industry and pick up new ideas. Sometimes the stars all align, and we find ourselves with some time off of the farm. We always take advantage...
July Rains on Toxic Tall-Fescue Pastures Add Heat Stress to Cows, Says Specialist "In this heat, remove cattle from toxic tall-fescue pastures," says Craig Roberts, University of Missouri Extension forage...
Sorting behavior starts with calves. Cows are creatures of habit, and as science is showing, the formation of their behavioral tendencies begins early in their lives. According to Emily Miller-Cushon,...
Allison Grove Joins Zinpro Corporation as Research Assistant New hire shows ongoing commitment to research and development of Performance Minerals® Zinpro Corporation recently announced the addition...
NDQA seeks to recognize quality milk producers. As producers we can get caught in the rut of the day-to-day grind. We are doing things well, but sometimes it seems no one notices. It is days like that...
After completing major chopper repairs at one dairy, a bagger needed substantial repairs a few weeks later, and the mechanical dairyman worked calmly through that issue, too. "I'll be over by 2 p.m." That's...
Comforting a child during hard life lessons. Losing a favorite cow at any age can be heartbreaking, but it seems to sting even more when you're young. Not only do you lose an animal, but you also lose...
LDHM Presentations Now Available for Purchase For those who were unable to attend the Large Dairy Herd Management conference, hosted by the ADSA Foundation at the Hilton Oakbrook Hills Resort and Conference...
As the mom of kids who show dairy cattle, I love helping my kids develop into young showmen. So many important life lessons can be learned in the show ring. But as the mom who does her family’s...
Keep your cool this summer and keep those fans running. If June temperatures are anything to measure by, it looks like this summer is shaping up to be another steamy one
NMPF Comment on Passage of Biotech Labeling Bill in House of Representatives From Jim Mulhern, President and Chief Executive Officer: "Today's action in the U.S. House to pass the Senate's biotech food...
FCA Board Adopts Final Rule on Farmer Mac Governance and Standards of Conduct At its monthly meeting today, the Farm Credit Administration Board approved a final rule establishing risk governance standards...
Focuses on the best practices in the 8-step milking routine. Shows important details in action. English, Spanish and French language options included on a 30-min. DVD
Fitzpatrick Named Vita Plus Dairy Specialist Stacy Fitzpatrick recently joined Vita Plus as a dairy specialist. Fitzpatrick will provide customized nutrition and management consulting to dairy producers...
Good nutrition plays a key role in hoof health. Hoof issues are a concern for many dairy producers. They can limit feed intake, sacrifice milk production, and impair cow comfort. Along with a comprehensive...
One Michigan dairyman took a unique approach at romance. You know you're a dairy farmer when . . . You propose to your girlfriend using cow manure. It may sound like a joke you would hear from a Jeff Foxworthy...
This isn't just my work; it's my passion. I recently saw a quote that really struck me and made me think about how lucky we are in the dairy industry. The things you are passionate about are not random,...
